How To Decorate For Fall With Warm Colors

It’s officially sweater weather! In many places, the air is crisper and the leaves are changing, which means it’s time to get decorating. In their minds, people often connect fall decorations with the beautiful warm colors everybody loves, like red, orange, yellow, and brown.

This article will discuss how to incorporate warm colors into your design scheme this fall to get you excited for all that autumn has to offer!

What Are Warm Colors?

Picture this—you’re driving the same route as always through town, and the colors of the trees suddenly jump out at you as you pass. The warm colors of crimson, amber, and gold are catching your attention, making you fall in love with fall all over again. Here are some of the more well-known and well-liked fall colors:

• Reddish brown: This is one of the most common colors associated with fall. Many trees’ leaves turn this deep red-brown, and it’s a recognizable, comforting color for many.

• Orange: The orange you see in trees and used in decorations for fall may vary from bright and joyous to dark and rich. Orange is often thought to be an energizing color that spreads happiness. It’s also the color of pumpkins, the epitome of fall!

• Yellow: Yellow is usually associated with positivity and joy, and it can lead to these positive emotions in people when used in moderation. Using royal, warm, and golden types of yellow is a staple when decorating for fall. 

If you ever have questions about what a warm fall color is, just walk outside and pick up a handful of fallen leaves off the ground! You’re sure to find brown, deep burgundy, bright yellow, and burnt orange.

Where Do Fall Colors Work Best? 

Fall colors can be introduced to any part of your house. Common spaces are a great place to start your decorating and will help you set the tone for the rest of your home. Consider setting up some fall-themed decor right by your front entrance so people will see it when they walk in. The dining room table is also a great place to get creative with centerpieces.

Choosing a strong base color for your theme will help assemble your fall decor. For example, if you were to choose the color russet and place primary accent pieces around each room, it will tie each and every space into your overarching theme.

How To Introduce Fall Colors Into Your Home

There are ways you can integrate fall colors in your home without painting your walls a different color. Adding accent pieces and changing up certain everyday items is a good place to start. For example, exchange your normal couch throw with a knitted brown and red blanket, or change the slips on your throw pillows to adhere to the fall theme.

Use your own style to incorporate fall colors into your home! If you’re a plant enthusiast, you can bring in live or dried mums to accent different spaces in your home. If you love all things pumpkin, get a variety of colors of both fake and real pumpkins to set on different surfaces around the house. 

Remember to have fun and mix your colors! Don’t just limit yourself to one main color. Oranges go well with greens, reds go well with browns and golds. For example, try putting green gourds next to your orange pumpkins and see how well those two colors go together. 

How To Decorate For Fall

Pumpkins, gourds, DIY, oh my! Foliage, gourds, and pumpkins are great decorations to utilize that will spark your inspiration. Here are a few ideas to get you started as you transform your home into an autumn haven.

• Don’t ignore your mantel. If you have a mantel, you have some valuable decorating real estate. You don’t need to save this space for the holiday season. Consider dressing up your mantel with leaves, foliage, and ivy, and adding some pumpkins, gourds, pinecones, or your favorite fall-themed trinkets.

• It’s not ONLY about pumpkins. Remember that other fall produce options exist as well! Consider decorating with apples, dried corn, different kinds of squash, etc. Flowers are also a great option for adding some extra spice to your fall displays.

• Don’t neglect candles for ambiance. As the weather turns and we snuggle up inside our homes, candles can make the atmosphere cozier and also add a nice splash of color to a coffee table or bedside table. They don’t smell too bad, either!  

Let The Festivities Begin!

Fall is such a beautiful time of year, so why not take that beauty inside your home? Take some time to try out different decorating styles and colors until you find the perfect arrangement. Remember, no matter how you choose to decorate your house for fall this year, there will always be another opportunity to try something different.